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ASP Construction Safety and Fall Protection Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, what is the maximum free-fall distance allowed when using a personal fall arrest system (PFAS)?

    Answer: 6 feet

    OSHA limits free fall to 6 feet when using a personal fall arrest system on construction sites.

  2. A worker is performing roofing work on a low-slope roof (slope ≤ 4:12). Which of the following is NOT an acceptable fall protection method under OSHA 1926.502?

    Answer: Warning line system alone with no other controls

    A warning line system alone is not acceptable for low-slope roofs; it must be used in combination with a safety monitoring system or guardrails.

  3. What is the minimum breaking strength requirement for a safety net used as fall protection on a construction site?

    Answer: 17,500 lbs

    OSHA 1926.502(c) requires safety nets to have sufficient strength to absorb an impact force of 17,500 ft-lbs minimum.

  4. During scaffold erection on a construction site, at what height must workers be protected from falls?

    Answer: 10 feet

    OSHA 1926.451 requires fall protection for scaffold workers at heights greater than 10 feet above a lower level.

  5. A contractor is using a leading edge fall protection system. The anchorage point for the PFAS must be capable of supporting at least:

    Answer: 5,000 lbs per worker attached

    OSHA requires anchorages used for personal fall arrest systems to be capable of supporting 5,000 lbs per worker attached.

  6. Which component of a personal fall arrest system absorbs the energy of a fall by slowing the worker's descent?

    Answer: Shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline

    Shock-absorbing lanyards and self-retracting lifelines are the energy-absorbing components that limit arrest forces on the worker.

  7. Under OSHA 1926.503, fall protection training must be provided by:

    Answer: A competent person

    OSHA 1926.503 requires that fall protection training be conducted by a competent person with knowledge of fall hazards.